You are receiving this newsletter on the day of
the 110th Fearless Caregiver Conference. The event
is hosted in Boca Raton and I look forward to (or am
in the middle of) a great day of celebration, wisdom
sharing and community with the area’s family and
professional caregivers. We will also be honored
with the presence of a handful of our
2011 Caregiver
Friendly Award Winners. Yet, one of the faces that I
always look forward to seeing at our South Florida
events will, for the first time in 16 years, not be
in the audience.

I grew up in North Miami Beach, Florida and remember many of those
who lived on my street as being part of one big family—an extended
family of uncles and aunts, if you will. Each of them (for a
little kid) having definitive personalities...continued

For decades, a large percentage of the older population has remained on the homestead for nearly a lifetime, in sharp contrast to today’s generation that frequently moves or resides in temporary housing. Unfortunately, as our parents and elderly relatives age and their health becomes frail, the agonizing decision to move them to a safe and supportive environment becomes necessary...continued

Soon after Missy had her daughter, she stopped sleeping, going
from eight hours a night down to only two or three. Her thoughts
were racing, and she was going a million miles an hour. After a
few nights, Missy’s husband Bill finally took her to the
hospital. He couldn’t believe that one minute his wonderful wife
seemed just fine and now she had become a patient in a psych
unit...continued

Caretips

Putting Your Best Foot Forward

by
Mary Damiano

Feet are one of the most important
yet maligned parts of the body. They are our little
chauffeurs, getting us where we want to go. They’re twin
fashion statements, getting squeezed into trendy shoes
no matter how high the heel or how narrow the toe. And
they are our little scapegoats, because even as we try
to do something good for the rest of the body, like walk
or run, our feet still bear the brunt of abuse...continued

As my
husband's MS progresses, he's finding it more difficult
to eat without dropping food on himself. We love to eat
out, and I wanted to find something that would a) work
and b) look decent in public. After seeing the prices
for those adult bibs, and knowing I'd never find time to
buy fabric and sew one, I bought a black chef's apron at
a discount department store. I cut the bottom off just
enough for it to cover his lap without going over his
knees. It has a D-ring neck strap, so I can quickly and
easily adjust it to sit up high near his chin. It
certainly draws less attention than those adult bibs
would have!

From Donna in NC

Stumbled across this Web
site and am so glad I did. I was having "one of those days" and feeling
depressed. It sure makes me feel better reading these helpful posts. I
don't feel so alone. I'm 43. Moved in to care for my parents. Both are
80. Mom is disabled due to diabetes and cannot care for herself anymore.
Dad has mobility issues. I love them very much, but sometimes caring for
them takes its toll. God bless all the caregivers!

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